leeftijdsdiscriminatie
Syllables
leeftijd-s-dis-cri-mi-na-tie
Pronunciation
/ˈleːftɛi̯tsdiskrɪminaːtsi/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
leeftijd & discriminatie
The word 'leeftijdsdiscriminatie' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound noun consisting of 'leeftijd' (age) and 'discriminatie' (discrimination).
Definitions
- 1
The act of discriminating against someone based on their age.
Age discrimination
“Leeftijdsdiscriminatie is verboden.”
“Hij klaagde leeftijdscriminatie aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-tie' in 'discriminatie'.
Syllables
leeftijd — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Stressed vowel.. s — Single consonant syllable, functioning as a linking element.. dis — Closed syllable, beginning of the 'discriminatie' root.. cri — Closed syllable, part of the 'discriminatie' root.. mi — Open syllable, part of the 'discriminatie' root.. na — Open syllable, part of the 'discriminatie' root.. tie — Closed syllable, stressed syllable of the 'discriminatie' root.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 's' linking element is a common feature in Dutch compound words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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